Our Sweet Tart Shot brings back all the nostalgic flavors of a childhood favorite we know and love, in cocktail form. The combination of sweet raspberry liqueur and tangy sour mix is irresistible, and will be loved by anyone you serve it to.
With its candy-like flavor, the Sweet Tart Shot is a crowd-pleaser that adds an element of fun to any gathering. Black raspberry liqueur makes this shot berry-forward yet perfectly balanced by the sour mix and warm, sweet flavor of Southern Comfort.
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- Why You Will Love This Sweet Tart Shot Recipe
- Ingredients
- Substitutions and Variations
- How to Make a Sweet Tart Shot
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- How to Serve a Sweet Tart Shot
- What to Serve with a Sweet Tart Shot
- Top Tips
- Frequently Asked Questions About Sweet Tart Shots
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- Sweet Tart Shot Recipe
Shots are fun at any gathering. We love mixing up with all different types of flavorful and seasonal shots. Interested in trying a couple? Try our Mexican Candy Shot, Breakfast Shot, Vegas Bomb Shot, or our Key Lime Pie Shot.
Why You Will Love This Sweet Tart Shot Recipe
- Nostalgic: Who doesn't love new ways to enjoy our old favorites? This tastes just like Sweet Tarts candy in a glass.
- Quick and Easy: Only a few ingredients are needed to make this shot, making it incredibly simple.
- Balanced Flavors: Sweet meets sour in this delicious drink.
- Crowd-Pleaser: This shot recipe can easily be made in a batch for a gathering. Your guests will rave about its fresh and familiar flavor.
Ingredients
With only three ingredients, you will be well on your way to making a batch of Sweet Tart Shots in no time!
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
- Southern Comfort: Smooth whiskey with hints of vanilla and spice.
- Black Raspberry Liqueur: Gives this shot its fruity, berry-forward flavor.
- Sour Mix: A combination of simple syrup, lemon juice, and lime juice. This can be store-bought or you can make your own (see recipe notes).
For this recipe, you'll want to have on hand a cocktail shaker and strainer, shot glasses, and measuring spoons.
Substitutions and Variations
Looking to mix up this Sweet Tart Shot Recipe and and make it your own? Here are our suggested variations.
- Sour Mix: Can be pre-made or your own homemade mix (see recipe notes).
- Lemon Juice: If you are not a fan of tart lime flavor, you can leave it out of your sour mix and make a lemon-only version. Lemonade can also be used.
- Non-Alcoholic: To make this shot a mocktail, replace black raspberry liqueur with a similar syrup or grenadine, and replace Southern Comfort with your choice of juice. Combine with sour mix, and serve.
- Southern Comfort: Substitute with the alcohol of your choice, keeping in mind it may change the flavor profile of your shot.
- Sweet Tart Cocktail: You can strain the drink into a single martini glass and enjoy it as a cocktail instead of a shot.
- Sour Level: Adjust the tartness of the shot, increase or reduce the amount of sour mix used.
How to Make a Sweet Tart Shot
Check out how quick and easy it was to make these Sweet Tart Shots in just a few simple steps.
Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice, then add ingredient.
Shake until chilled and strain into 2 shot glasses.
Hint: Don't forget to chill your ingredients. Making sure every component of this shot is fully chilled will guarantee the smoothest shot with the most refreshing flavor. Your shot glasses can also be pre-chilled — put them in the freezer for a few minutes before serving.
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How to Serve a Sweet Tart Shot
Here are our preferred ways to serve this cocktail.
- Shaken/Stirred: This shot is shaken, to make it as chilled as possible.
- Glass: Best served in a shot glass, but it can also be made into a single cocktail by straining into a martini glass.
- Garnishes: Garnishes are optional, but we suggest to sugar the rim with sanding sugar or crushed-up Sweet Tart candies.
What to Serve with a Sweet Tart Shot
- Savory Appetizers and Snacks: To balance the tart flavors, serve with a salty snack. Some of our favorites are our Slow Cooker Spinach and Artichoke Dip, and for a spicy twist, our Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip. These are both great options, especially if you are feeding a crowd! Loaded Nachos or chips with Caramelized Onion Dip would also make delicious shareable finger foods.
- Sweet Treat: Double down on fun, nostalgic flavors with our Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip Recipe.
- Candy: To enhance the candy-like flavor of this shot, serve with Sweet Tarts, and any of your favorites! Not only is it fun, but an assortment of gummy candies will add to the sweet side of this drink and balance the sour flavors.
Top Tips
If possible, don't skip making your own sour mix. If you have the ingredients on hand and a few extra minutes to spare, the bright and fresh citrus flavors of homemade sour mix are so worth it and bring your shot to the next level. See recipe notes for details.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sweet Tart Shots
Do you have questions about making a Sweet Tart Shot?
This drink should be served in a shot glass, but can also be poured into a martini glass to be enjoyed as a cocktail.
This cocktail is best served shaken. We recommend investing in a cocktail shaker set - it's a great tool to have on hand, even for beginner mixologists.
Adding ice is not required for this shot.
Since this shot is so simple to put together with minimal ingredients, we recommend mixing it up right before serving for the freshest, best-tasting result. If you are making your own sour mix, however, this can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container (we like using a mason jar).
The alcohol content can be adjusted to your preferences, and can even be omitted for a fun mocktail version. See our substitutions and variations for ways to further customize this shot.
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Sweet Tart Shot Recipe
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker and Strainer
- Shot Glass
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounce black raspberry liqueur Chambord
- 1 ½ ounce southern comfort
- 2 tablespoons sour mix
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice, then add ingredients.
- Shake until chilled and strain into 2 shot glasses.
Notes
- To make your own sour mix: add ⅓ cup simple syrup (see below), ½ cup lemon juice and ¼ cup lime juice in a jar, and shake well.
- To make your own simple syrup: add equal parts water to granulated sugar in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir for 10-15 minutes over a low boil until thickened.
- You can strain into one martini glass and have it as a cocktail instead of a shot.
- Garnishes are optional, but you can sugar the rim with sanding sugar or crushed-up Sweet Tart candies.
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Eva Filer says
A smooth and sweet shot, that tastes so much like the actual candy!